The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1887-03-10

On the 25th February q letter was
mailed at the Ande, On Postofice, di-
rected to the Butterick Publishing Co.,
New York, with one dollar In stamps
enclosed. The letter has been returned to
Postmaster Webb with tho request that
he find out, if fpossible, who sent it, as it
has no signature.
Mr.. L. P. Crump, theagent of the Stages
coffee pot, has kindly offered to furnish
the coffee for the dinner and supper to be
given to-day and tonight for the benefit
of the new Methodist Church. The coffee
will be made in the Stages pot, and those
who patronize the ladies will be sure to
get good cup Of coffee.
The iron for che bridge over Seneca
River, at Sloan's Ferry, has arrived, and
the new bridge will soon be in position
ready for the public travel. The Earles
bridge has been thoroughly repaired, and
is in first-class order. The citizens of the
Fork will have two roads to Anderson,
instead of one, when this bridge is COM
pleted.
We would call attention to the adver-
tisement of John Saul, Scotsman and
Florist, of Washington, D. G. His is one
of the most extensive and elegant conser.
vatories In the United States, with the
greatest variety of rare and elegant plants.
The florist will find it advantageous to
send for his catalogues before purchasing
elsewhere.
The ladies of the Methodist Church will
serve dinner and supper this (Thursday)
afternoon and evening, in the store'room
lately occupied by ]. M. Mcconnell, in
the Waverly House block, for the benefit
of the new Church fund. Meals will be
served at reasonable prices. Patronize
the ladies, and thus help s. worthy object.
The doors will be opened at 10 o'clock
q. m.
Mr.. J. w. Fowler, CT this County,
brought to our Office last week corn cob,
which was remarkable freak of vegeta'
BILE growth, being in the shape of mans
right hand, with the arm, hand and fore
fingers as perfectly formed as If they had
been carved. Grains of corn had grown
upon the cob, and been shelled from the
part representing both the arm and the
fingers. It was curiosity.
Foster FAINT Il Co.'s new advertisement
should have yoar attention. These gen.
tlemen are now receiving their Spring and
Summer stock of clothing, hats and gents
furnishing goods, which are being mark
ed at prices that will please all. Their
goods were bought direct from manufac-
turers, and for style and quality can't be
excelled. They guarantee satisfaction in
every purchase. Be sure to inspect their
stock before purchasing elsewhere.
Messrs. Bleckley, Brown & Fretwell
have new advertisement in this issue,
and we invite a careful perusal of it.
They announce that they are not going to
Birmingham, but are going to stay in
Anderson and continue to give bargains
in dry goods, boots, shoes, etc., to the
trading public. These gentlemen will
treat you right in all your dealings, and
we advise you to give them call early
and often.
Mr.. Thomas J. Webb, our efficient
Count Auditor, informs us that he has a
few silk worm eggs thai; he will give to
any one who would like to experiment in
silk culture. Also, fine lot of Sousong,
or white mulberry cuttings, that he will
give away too. This Mulberry is consid-
cred the best food for the silk worm, and
turns out more silk, and of better quail
ity than any other food. Mr.. Webb takes
great interest in silk culture, and desires
to see it extend in our County.
Anderson County has lost good citi-
zen in the death of Mr.. ]. A. Wiles, which
occurred at his home in Corner Township
last Monday afternoon, after an illness of
about ten days from measles and bron.
chitis. Mr.. ,Wiles was in the 36th year OF
his age, and was highly esteemed by a
large circle of friends. For the past TWEEN.